Obits

Obituary: David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears

December 23, 2025

David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home. He was born June 3, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of Irwin and Marion (Hoyt) Hulett. David enjoyed the great outdoors, spending a lot of time fishing, as well as caring for and watching deer and other wildlife. He also liked to complete crossword…

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Obituary: Cindy Fethke, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Hart

December 12, 2025

Cindy Fethke, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Hart, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, surrounded by all of her loved ones. Cindy was born in Shelby and was the daughter of George and Darlene (Gebhart) England. In the summer of 1979, at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, she met the man who would…

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Obituary: Beverly Jean Eitniear, 90, of Hart

December 12, 2025

Beverly Jean Eitniear, 90, of Hart, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born December 26, 1934, in Hart, the daughter of Monroe and Phronie (Wehry) Sutherland. Beverly enjoyed crafting items for people and was skilled in knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She also enjoyed playing games with family and friends…

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Obituary: Maria Balderas, 76, of Walkerville

December 9, 2025

Maria Teresa Balderas, 76, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Born on February 10, 1949, in San Manuel, Texas, Maria grew up enveloped in the warmth of a close-knit family which deeply influenced her own values as a family-oriented, loving, and independent woman. Maria is survived by her devoted husband, Francisco “Paco” Balderas, and her children…

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Obituary: Robert Gordon McDonnell Jr., 71, of Hesperia

December 9, 2025

Robert “Bob” Gordon McDonnell Jr., 71, of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born March 28, 1954, in Fremont, the son of Robert Sr. and Marlene (Anderson) McDonnell. Bob grew up in Hesperia and enjoyed helping his dad on the family farm. He loved to keep busy, whether it was working on cars or…

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